In 2012, due to recent changes in the U.S. Soccer E License curriculum, we have worked with the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association to conform with these changes and still offer the E License course at Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic at Mohegan Sun.
E License candidates should read the information below carefully as pre-event coursework is required to participate in the E License this year and there is the possibility that some number of E License candidates might have to complete their E License Practical Field Test at Post-Event Testing Sites in several locations across Connecticut.
* Massachusetts Youth Soccer coaches must have completed their F Certificate in order to participate in this E Certificate course (F Certificate to E Certificate waiting period has been waived for this special offering).
Instructors: CJSA Staff & MYSA Staff
IMPORTANT: To earn your E License, coaches MUST:
- PRE-REGISTER for this E License Course offering & PAY their clinic registration fee in advance of the clinic;
- print out your copy of the E License Candidate Notebook (click here to download: http://www.cjsa.org/UserFiles/file/coaching/E-2012%20CANDIDATENOTEBOOK.pdf )
- complete assigned pre-event coursework (click on this link for an outline of required pre-event coursework which must be handed in at the time of event registration on Thursday, March 1st to CJSA staff running the E License course: http://www.cjsa.org/coaching/pre-coursematerial.aspx ),
- AND, are required to attend all regular Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic session as listed on the "Event Schedule" page PLUS the additional E License Sessions listed below (these are also outlined on our general Event Schedule).
Required Additional E License Courses (E License candidate also must attend all clinic general sessions):
Thursday, March 1, 2012:
4:00 - 5:00PM: Event/E License Registration (must be checked-in by 5PM to participate in course)
5:00 - 9:15PM: E License Sessions (Lecture)
Friday, March 2, 2012:
6:15 - 8:15PM: E License Sessions (Lecture)
Saturday, March 3, 2012:
4:45 - 8:45PM: Final E License On-Field Practical Field Test Sessions* (Field)
*Possible POST-EVENT Testing for Practical Field Test:
Due to the E License curriculum changes and depending on the number of candidates participating, some E License candidates may be required to attend Post-Event Testing Sites to complete their Practical Field Test component of the E License.
These Post-Event Testing locations are as follows:
Saturday, March 10: 4 - 8PM:
SoNo Soccer Center
314 Wilson Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
203.956.0800
www.sonosoccercenter.com
Sunday, March 18: 8AM - 12PM:
Advanced SportsPlex & Training Center
1280 Newfield Street (Route 3)
Middletown, CT 06457
860.632.2900
www.advancedsportsplex.com
E License Checklist
BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS with you to the Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic at Mohegan Sun:
- Downloaded Candidate's Notebook (see link above)
- Completed Assignment #1 (Select one option, complete and bring completed assignment to clinic):
Option A: 1-2 page Personal Coaching Philosophy; OR
Option B: 2 Full practice plans that serve as training plans to develop passing and small group play; OR
Option C: 2 page self-analysis of your teacher-coach methods.
- Completed Assignment #2 (Complete and bring Completion Certificate to clinic along with Part B FINAL Rule Answers regarding small-sided games):
Grade 8 Referee module completion certificates; AND
Listing of FIFA rules and description of how each rule applies.
- Completed Assignment #3 (Complete and bring Completion Certificate to clinic):
"Heads Up" program certificate of completion
- Inflated soccer ball
- Clipboard and pen
- Please dress in order to participate in soccer activities to the best of your ability.
Field sessions will take place in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center's Uncas Ballroom.
Lecture sessions will take place in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center's Upper Level Meeting Rooms.
Members of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association and Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association coaching staff will teach all special E License courses.
The Soccer Champions Coaches' Clinic would like to thank CJSA for all its help with this special event offering.
